SLO Film Fest: Community of Skate: Dogtown and Z-Boys + 4DWN

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Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 5pm

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Skate films have been a fundamental part of independent filmmaking since its early origins, allowing any kid the ability to pick up a camera and make content regardless of cost, distribution or fame. It has often been the launchpad to cultural art movements, social change, music and athleticism, but skateboarding has also always been about community. This year, we’re excited to honor this community and its contributions to film with multiple films that celebrate the culture and community of skateboarding.
Join us before the film for a showcase of custom skateboard designs with live-screen printing of these custom designs by the San Luis Obispo High School Advanced Graphic Design class. Stay after the screening for a discussion with the legendary Stacy Peralta, Rob Cahill, Mike Crum and Kareem Campbell along with 4DWN director Danny Schmidt.

DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS
This award-winning, thrilling story is about a group of discarded kids who revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern day extreme sports. Featuring old skool skating footage, exclusive interviews and a blistering rock soundtrack, DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS captures the rise of the Zephyr skateboarding team from Venice’s Dogtown, a tough “locals only” beach with a legacy of outlaw surfing.

4DWN (17 mins)
Before the feature we’ll showcase the short film 4DWN, telling the unconventional and deeply personal story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone who walks through the gate. The 4DWN skatepark is a resilience hub rooted in skate culture, tackling head-on the challenges of food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s poorest communities.

COMMUNITY OF SKATE: DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS + 4DWN
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Fremont Theatre
5:30pm | Doors open + live music by THE BOGEYS
6:30pm | Intro and Films
8:40pm | Q&A with Stacy Peralta and 4DWN team moderated by Dan Parks of unearthed skateboarding and Loose Bearings Artwork

MEET & GREET at CEREMONY SKATE SHOP – 1235 Monterey St
5 to 6PM – Meet Kareem Campbell, Mike Crum & Rob Cahill
This is event is free!